PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice and palliative care in patients’ homes. The role includes routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays. The Nurse Practitioner assesses patient needs, documents findings, and collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms and support each patient’s Plan of Care. The position also provides bedside palliative care, education, and physical and emotional support to patients and families during crises. The Nurse Practitioner triages needs according to acuity, addresses care needs in the home to help prevent avoidable hospitalizations, maintains accurate clinical records and billing documentation, coordinates care with clinical and branch leaders, and supports staff education and the development of clinical practice standards.
Requirements
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Master’s degree in nursing and certification through a national Nurse Practitioner licensing board.
- At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
- Maintain active DEA certification if the state allows APPs to prescribe controlled substances.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of post-graduate clinical nursing experience in hospice and palliative care.
- Prior experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, and psychiatry.
Responsibilities
- Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays.
- Assess patient needs, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms and support the Plan of Care.
- Provide bedside palliative care, education, and physical and emotional support to patients and families during periods of crisis.
- Triage patient needs based on acuity and address care needs in the home to help prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records, clinical documentation, billing, and coding in accordance with CMS and regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director, attending physicians, branch leadership, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate quality patient care.
- Provide training and continuing education to clinical staff in hospice and palliative care.
- Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards that promote high-quality palliative care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement leave.
- Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.
